Marvin Henry Wambsganss, Sr., 92, of South Hutchinson, died October 22, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born April 7, 1927, in Elmdale, to Bernard Albert August and Clara Marie (Kuester) Wambsganss.

Marvin retired in 1989 from North American Salt Company, Hutchinson, as a Corporate Quality Control Director. He wrote poetry and was a lifetime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

On August 5, 1946, he married Esther Evalyn Taylor. She died December 1, 2000. Marvin married Jean Van Stock on January 1, 2003.

He is survived by: wife, Jean Wambsganss of Hutchinson; nephews, Larry (Bridget) Wambsganss of Littleton, CO, and Lee (Denise) Wambsganss of Loveland, CO; niece-in-law, Shirley Long of Pueblo, CO; and stepson, Allyn Joe Amyx of Hutchinson.

Marvin was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Esther Wambsganss; son, Marvin Henry Wambsganss, Jr.; and brother, Merton Wambsganss.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with Pastor Henry Blickhahn officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Endowment Fund-Wambsganss Scholarship, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.